The Client Our client operates in a global, multi-billion-dollar market with double-digit annual growth and has consistently received accolades for Great Places to Work and the top 100 fastest-growing companies. They are a dynamic and well known consulting business and thier client base consist of some of the largest private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual funds and management consulting firms, who are serviced by a team of over 900 employees located across eight global offices. The Team You will manage a team of 5 (1 Counsel based in China, 1 Counsel in New York, 2 Legal Counsels in London 1 paralegal). The team are very self sufficient but someone who likes developing and aiding professional growth and is supportive in nature will be very important to the success in the role as 30% of the time spent in this posistion will be leant to the team management, development and upkeeping team welfare and happiness. Reporting Lines This role reports into a friendly and well established Global General Counsel based in London. Biweekly catchups are the norm but mainly for progress updates and team matters. The role This is an Interim Head of legal position which requires robust experience managing a team, commercial and corporate legal matters, policy management, company secretarial duties, Data protection and IP matters. Below is rough idea on where your time is likely to be spent: 30% - Team management 20% - Supporting the team on commercial legal matters/ escalation matters for larger more complex commercial transactions/ negotiations with high value and large clients. 25% - Corporate matters/Company Secretarial - UK HQ company and potential of acquiring business next year or liquidation of subsidiaries. Management and upkeep of shareholder documents, Employee share option plans, Inter-company arrangements. 25% - Intellectial Property and Data Protection Key project for 2025 - Increasing operational efficiencies is a HUGE focus for next year so experience in introducing new processes and efficiencies and advising on implementing new strategies to help streamline and make the legal team more efficient would be a huge advantage. The business are also looking at new tech tool for contracts so implentation of tech in legal teams would also be an advantage. The succesful Candidate Must have experience in managing a team and enjoy this aspect - naturally nurturing, approachable and supportive. Likely to come with 8 Years PQE Must have good experience in a wide range of corporate legal matters Must have expereince in the sale of services and being commercially tuned in to strategic commercial objectives. Must have experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of high value commercial transactions. Experience with implementing new processes/ efficiencies would be fantastic Someone who can do day to day legal work as well as manage a small team - good at prioritising and being a team player. Sector knowledge in service based/ consutancy businesses would be huge advantage. Other sectors which might be well alligned would be FinTech, Technology services, Buseinsss Services. Empathy, approachability and friendliness will be key values and softer skills required in this role Confidence in communication and adaptability in communication styles for different stakeholders. Start date: Feb-March 2025 Duration: Contract will start as 9 month FTC but could extend to 12-13 months whilst in the contract. TBC. Location: Liverpool Street. 1 day a week in the office. Salary: Please enquire as salary is TBC but will be competitive and within market rates for this level of role. Full tome OR 4 Days a week Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.